Models of Care in Multiple Sclerosis: A Survey of Canadian Health Providers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Little work has evaluated integrated models of care in multiple sclerosis (MS) and the composition of MS care teams across Canada is largely unknown. We aimed to gather information regarding existing models of MS care across Canada, and to assess the perceptions of health care providers (HCPs) regarding the models of care required to fully meet the needs of the person with MS.

Methods

We conducted an anonymous online survey targeting Canadian HCPs working in MS Clinics, and neurologists delivering MS care whether or not they were based in an MS Clinic. We queried the types of HCPs delivering care within formal MS Clinics, wait times for HCPs, the perceived importance of different types of HCPs for good quality care, assessments conducted, and whether clinic databas

SUBMITTER: Marrie RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9163821 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature